Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $48,410 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $59,180
Employed locally 290
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $40,620
    50th (median)
    $48,410
    75th
    $51,860
    90th
    $59,180

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,670
    Waco, TX $59,010
    Odessa, TX $52,290
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,100
    Midland, TX $52,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,310

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$56,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$38,540
    Sewing Machine Operators$20,760
    Bakers$27,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in El Paso, TX is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.40 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in El Paso, TX is 16.9% below the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in El Paso?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,620.